This article was published by Project Syndicate and carried in different languages by about 30 newspapers in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe.

Dr Jia, Water Professor at the Chinese Academy of Science writes about the human responsibility towards preserving the planet.

Sergio Bellucci, Director of the Swiss Centre for Technology Assessment TA-SWISS writes on acceptance of new technology.

Professor Gordon writes about human values in the "Asian Century"

Professor Zelaya, Executive Director, ASIES, writes about Climate Change and Migration.